{"id":1329,"date":"2015-03-14T13:21:34","date_gmt":"2015-03-14T17:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.helpteaching.com\/blog\/?p=1329"},"modified":"2024-09-18T08:47:06","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T12:47:06","slug":"parcc-math-problems-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helpteaching.com\/blog\/parcc-math-problems-examples.html","title":{"rendered":"Mastering PARCC Math"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Mastering<\/p>\n

Spring has sprung and with it comes testing season. Over the next few months, students across multiple states will be taking on the new, two-part PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers). Although PARCC\u2019s computer-based administration and question styling may look different from previous tests, it still aligns to the Common Core State Standards, the learning goals for the majority of U.S. classrooms.<\/p>\n

Below we’ve highlighted a sampling of PARCC-style items to help you familiarize students with the types of math tasks they will encounter this spring. Find more PARCC-style worksheets<\/a> and questions<\/a> at HelpTeaching.com and be sure to visit Test Room<\/a> to administer computer-based practice tests.<\/p>\n

Multi-Select, Multiple-Choice Problems<\/h3>\n

Many of us grew up answering multiple-choice items that involved selecting one correct answer from four options. Today\u2019s students will see multiple-choice questions that require selecting two or three correct answers from five or six options. For example, try your hand at this fourth grade PARCC style problem:<\/p>\n

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Students at this level should be able to compare fractions with different numerators and denominators. Multi-select questions assess student reasoning and allow for a more thorough evaluation of a student’s conceptual understanding. When it comes to solving these problems, encourage students to:<\/p>\n